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View at AmazonThere are even more options for Prime Day Apple Watches, and Prime Day iPads still available in our other guides. For an extensive breakdown divided up by size, see our full roundup of Prime Day TV deals. View at AmazonThere are even more sleep deals where those came from — check out our roundups of the best Prime Day mattress deals and Prime Day pillow deals. Do I need to be an Amazon Prime member to buy Prime Day deals? Amazon Prime Day deals are comparable to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with the main difference being that Amazon is the only participating retailer.

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☆ Cruises are expensive but they're the best value. My family's cruise cost $3,500 less than a similar trip on land.
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-17 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewAlthough the cost of a cruise is going up, this form of travel is still the best value for a family vacation right now. The average price of a cruise is up more than 40% since 2019, according to Cruise Critic data reviewed by CNBC. Finer fare, similar to what's included on cruise ships, costs even more. Plus, hotel prices are also on the rise, up 40% to 50% compared to 2019. Meanwhile, a three-night sailing on the Utopia of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest cruise ship, can cost $533 a night.

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Prime Day TV dealsThis Prime Day, we're seeing some of the biggest price drops of the year on top TV models from our favorite brands. Prime Day laptop dealsLaptops go on sale year-round, but Prime Day is traditionally the best time of year to make a purchase. Prime Day mattress dealsMattresses go on sale several times a year, but few sales offer as lucrative mattress discounts as Prime Day. Prime Day Amazon device dealsDuring Prime Day, many of the best Amazon devices see their lowest prices ever. Prime Day travel dealsSummer travel is underway, and so are the best Prime Day deals on luggage and backpacks.

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☆ Exiled Chinese businessman stole millions from followers, US prosecutor says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-10 | by ( Luc Cohen | Thomson Reuters | Reports On The New York Federal Courts. Previously Worked As A Correspondent In Venezuela | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Guo Wengui (also known as Miles Kwok) holds a news conference with Steve Bannon in New York, New York, U.S., November 20, 2018. Finkel showed jurors videos of Guo wearing sunglasses and standing on the deck of a yacht pitching investments. "Was Miles Guo targeted by the CCP? Prosecutors say Guo used multiple aliases, including Miles Guo and Miles Kwok. Guo paid Bannon $1 million as part of a consulting contract designed to lend legitimacy to his anti Chinese Communist Party movement, Finkel said.

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☆ Where did all the lifeguards go?
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-03 | by ( Kelli María Korducki | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

My girlfriends, a year or two older, were most interested in catching the eye of the male lifeguards. The swim disparities also influenced the scope of a lifeguard's job. While the lack of qualified lifeguards may partly stem from this problem, getting more lifeguards on stands could turn things around. As we enter our fourth year without enough lifeguards, it's hard to imagine them retaking the podium as the cultural idol of American summer. When more cities prioritize safe water access for the masses — and pay lifeguards accordingly — the mighty lifeguard just may rise again.

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Climate control activists are led away by the NYPD after being detained outside the global headquarters of Citigroup in New York City, U.S., June 28, 2024. REUTERS/Kent J. Edwards Purchase Licensing Rights New Tab , opens new tabItem 1 of 6 Climate control activists are led away by the NYPD after being detained outside the global headquarters of Citigroup in New York City, U.S., June 28, 2024. REUTERS/Kent J. EdwardsCompanies Company Citigroup Inc FollowJune 28 (Reuters) - Dozens of climate activists were arrested after protesting at Citigroup's (C.N) New Tab , opens new tab headquarters in New York on Friday as part of what they called a "Summer of Heat" campaign. The activists expected more than 1,000 people to participate in the demonstration, according to a statement ahead of the protest. New Tab , opens new tabSave Share XFacebookLinkedinEmailLink Purchase Licensing Rights

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Many merchants and trade groups including the National Retail Federation opposed the accord, saying card fees would remain too high, while Visa and Mastercard would retain too much control over card transactions. The decision could force Visa and Mastercard to negotiate a settlement more favorable to merchants, or go to trial. Visa and Mastercard said they were disappointed with the outcome. Some U.S. senators have promoted legislation, the Credit Card Competition Act, to let merchants use other payment networks to process Visa and Mastercard transactions. The judge's decision does not affect an earlier $5.6 billion class action swipe fee settlement among Visa, Mastercard and about 12 million merchants.

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Moreover, the partnership will enable Rivian to cut operating costs by leveraging volumes of supplies including chips and components, he said. It will also help Rivian, known for its flagship R1S SUVs and R1T pickups, turn cashflow positive. Volkswagen will immediately invest $1 billion in Rivian through a note that will convert to stock on Dec. 1, subject to regulatory approvals. The German automaker will also invest $2 billion in Rivian stock - $1 billion each in 2025 and 2026 - subject to the startup hitting certain milestones, and provide a $1 billion loan in 2026. Rivian stock has halved so far this year.

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☆ Mattel's Uno and other popular games will become colorblind accessible
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Justine Fisher | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Mattel aims to make 80% of its games colorblind accessible by the end of the year, before raising that amount to 90% in 2025, the company announced Tuesday. Mattel said the move is part of an inclusivity effort and will target some of its most popular products, including Uno, Phase 10, Dos, Blokus and Tumblin' Monkeys games, according to a press release. Mobile versions of the card games will be updated with new symbols for colorblind identification, such as squares and triangles, according to the release. The new 'Beyond Colors' mobile decks are being led by Mattel163, Mattel's joint mobile game developer and publisher venture with NetEase . Mattel said it will donate colorblind accessible products to local YMCA summer camps to celebrate this milestone.

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☆ My family's been on over 30 cruises. I hate upcharges, but these 6 things are actually worth paying extra for.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-19 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Things like Broadway-style shows, multicourse meals, buffets, pool access, and onboard activities are built into the price of a typical sailing. I'm also willing to pay a little more to select a cabin far away from elevators and loud entertainment venues. Room service offers a level of convenience that makes the delivery fee palatableAlthough some room service options remain complimentary, many now come with an extra fee. However, room service often comes with an additional fee. AdvertisementNonetheless, I'm happy to spend extra on premium cocktails, wine-tasting sessions with the onboard sommelier, and other unique drink experiences.

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☆ Earth Photo 2024: Striking images show how our planet is changing
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-18 | by ( Nell Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

Editor’s Note: Call to Earth is a CNN editorial series committed to reporting on the environmental challenges facing our planet, together with the solutions. Rolex’s Perpetual Planet Initiative has partnered with CNN to drive awareness and education around key sustainability issues and to inspire positive action. CNN —A photograph of a solitary man walking along terraces in China, rust-red rivers in Alaska and a gargantuan western red cedar are among the winning images of the Earth Photo 2024 competition. More than 1,900 images and videos were submitted to this year’s competition by photographers and filmmakers from all over the world. “Bringing us closer to landscapes, wildlife and communities from across the planet in this way sparks new conversations and reflections.

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☆ The secret recordings of Alito and Roberts will likely backfire
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-11 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewEarly Monday, Rolling Stone reported that a documentary filmmaker posing as a Catholic conservative created secret audio recordings of conversations with Supreme Court Justices John Roberts and Samuel Alito at an exclusive charity gala. Advertisement"One side or the other is going to win," Alito told Windsor at the event, according to both outlets. Windsor told The Times that making the secret recordings was the only way she believed she could get answers to her questions. "I mean, whether or not Justice Alito thinks that the country's political or tribal divisions are likely to be solved anytime soon doesn't tell us very much." Representatives for the Supreme Court did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider.

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☆ What your birth order might say about who you date
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Julia Pugachevsky | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

According to the viral birth order dating theory, her dating preference makes sense: your birth order may predict the birth order of who you'll be attracted to. In the early 20th century, Austrian psychiatrist Alfred Adler theorized that birth order shapes personality because of how parents interact with each kid. Dating the same birth order can cause clashesJust as it can work well to date someone of a different birth order, dating someone with the same birth order may lead to clashes. She said middle children could also have a mix of both characteristics and might not relate to the "mediator" traits assigned to their birth order. "We can't speak in absolutes, whether it's talking about who you are because of your astrological sign or who you are because of your birth order," Wright said.

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☆ Uno, the card game, has been around for 52 years. It may be more popular than ever
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-03 | by ( Saira Mueller | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The family-favorite card game has been around for 52 years — but it may be more popular than ever. The game was recently featured in an episode of the TV series “Hacks,” when lead character Deborah Vance joins some old friends for a card game in Las Vegas, only to learn that instead of poker they’re playing Uno. It’s often there in the background in people’s homes — stacked on a shelf with other board and card games or stored in a drawer, ready for game nights and camping trips. The card game is now for sale in over 80 countries. In the first quarter of 2024, it was the second-most popular game in Circana’s traditional games category, right behind traditional Uno.

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☆ My family of 3 paid $650 to enter early and skip the lines at Universal Studios Japan. Similar perks would've cost us double back home in Florida.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My family of three recently paid $650 for upgraded tickets to Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. Tickets to Universal parks in the US can cost twice as much, so it was a great value. AdvertisementAs a longtime Florida resident, I've been to Universal Studios Orlando many times. So, on a recent trip to Japan, my family decided to explore the Universal theme park in Osaka. The best way to do that was splurging on early entry park tickets and express line passes for all of us.

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☆ I've been on more than 30 cruises with my family. Here are my 6 tips for saving money on board.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

As a budget-conscious, frequent cruiser I've found ways to save money while on these vacations. My family packs smart, takes advantage of included entertainment, and avoids pricey upcharges. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementMy family loves cruising, and we've found it's a fantastic way to explore different destinations while enjoying the amenities and entertainment offered on board. And, after more than 30 cruises as a family, we've also found lots of ways to save money.

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☆ 3 college athletes explain how LinkedIn can play a 'huge role' in building careers, including scoring brand deals and NIL agents
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Tiara White | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

LinkedIn is another often-overlooked platform where student-athletes can promote themselves and score brand deals, athletes and experts told Business Insider. Oostburg and Printz told BI they've used LinkedIn to secure NIL brand deals and connect with agents or other professionals they want to work with. College athletes have used LinkedIn to get brand deals and sign with talent agentsOostburg said she landed two sponsorship deals through LinkedIn, including with the Nashville Zoo and a startup called Backhat. Griffin, who's scored more than 30 NIL deals during his career, landed his first through LinkedIn. "If you're doing NIL or not, as a college athlete, you're also a college student," he said, "and LinkedIn is the spot to be for college students."

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☆ We stayed in a 'Toy Story'-themed hotel for $280 a night. Our small room was a great value with tons of awesome details.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-05 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

The Toy Story Hotel at Tokyo Disney Resort allows guests to feel like they are stepping into a larger-than-life land of toys, without the larger-than-life prices that can come with staying on Disney property. This spring, my family of three checked in to the 595-room hotel, which is located near Bay Station on the Tokyo Disney Resort Line, the resort's dedicated monorail line. Our room was cozy but comfortable and only cost about $280 a night — a steal compared to American Disney hotels that can cost twice as much. Although this has caused turmoil in the markets, it may be good news for American travelers looking to save even more cash. At any cost, this themed hotel that opened in 2022 was a fun place to spend a few nights and offered superior access to Tokyo Disneyland.

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☆ Elon Musk vs Australia: Fight heats up over Sydney church stabbing video on X
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Hilary Whiteman | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

The country’s e-safety commissioner ordered social media giants to take it down. Australia wants X to remove the video completely, not just hide it from Australian users who could circumvent a local ban by using virtual private networks. With her message to Musk, Australian Senator Jacqui Lambie posted an image of herself in army fatigues taken at a Veteran Mentors' Junior Leadership camp in January. President David Adler told CNN he hadn’t been asked to take it down, either by X or Australia’s e-safety commissioner. In a statement Wednesday, Australia’s eSafety commissioner said the takedown request wasn’t designed to stifle discussion about the church attack.

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☆ New Scrabble version aims to make classic word game less ‘intimidating’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

London CNN —Scrabble, one of the world’s best-loved word games, is to get a new “collaborative” and “accessible” version. The double-sided board will also include the Classic version of the game. Courtesy MattelNow, an updated game named Scrabble Together adds “a second side to the board that is collaborative and faster-paced to make gameplay more accessible for anyone who finds word games intimidating,” according to a statement from Mattel published Tuesday. The updated version of the game won’t be available in the United States, however, as Mattel does not hold the license there. While this is the first major change to the look of the Scrabble board, the game regularly adds new words to its official dictionary in order to keep up as the English language evolves.

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☆ Plan to buy a home in the next year or two? Here are 5 steps to take now to get your finances ready
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Jeanne Sahadi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Mortgage lenders will consider lots of different metrics and circumstances when assessing your creditworthiness. Check your credit reports and credit scoresTwo other factors lenders will consider are your credit history and credit score. Kill the credit card debtA key way to improve your credit score is to reduce your credit card debt. “The minute they pull your credit score, it is going to [reflect] what is on my credit card that day,” MBA’s Seiler said. “Because there are many variables that affect an individual consumer’s credit score, we can’t say a specific number of months,” FICO’s Zeibert said.

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☆ Truce Talks Between Israel and Hamas to Resume Sunday in Cairo, Egyptian Television Station Says
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-30 | by ( March | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +3 min

A Hamas official however told Reuters the group would wait to hear from Cairo mediators on the outcome of their talks with Israel first. Hamas has sought to parlay any deal into an end to the fighting and withdrawal of Israeli forces. Israel has ruled this out, saying it would eventually resume efforts to dismantle the governance and military capabilities of Hamas. The Israeli military said forces operating in Al Shifa killed three armed Hamas commanders inside two buildings of the medical facility. Hamas and medical staffers deny any armed presence inside medical facilities, accusing Israel of killing and arresting civilians.

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☆ Peru Awards China's Jinzhao $405 Million Port Construction Contract
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-22 | by ( March | At P.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +1 min

By Marco AquinoLIMA (Reuters) - The Peruvian government said on Friday it has awarded a subsidiary of Chinese firm Jinzhao a contract to build a port in the south of the Andean nation, expected to require $405 million in investments. As part of the deal, Jinzhao Peru will receive a concession to operate the port for 30 years, according to the head of state investment agency Proinversion, Jose Salardi. With the project, Jinzhao will become the second Chinese firm to build and operate a port in Peru, one of the world's top copper producers. In the north of Peru, a subsidiary of Chinese firm Cosco Shipping Ports is building a "megaport" set to kick off operations at the end of this year. Jinzhao's port, in the southern region of Ica, is near its Pampa de Pongo iron project, set to require a $2.34 billion investment in its "pre-feasibility stage."

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☆ I've been on more than 50 cruises. Here are 7 things that aren't worth paying extra for.
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Amanda Adler | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

My interior stateroom felt similar to the ship's more expensive accommodations — the only difference was that there was no window. Interior rooms aren't glamorous, but ours felt just as comfortable as some of pricier cabins. The cabin felt very similar to the ship's more expensive staterooms, but it didn't have a view. The upside to having no windows was that the space was pitch-black at night, allowing us to sleep like babies. Looking out at the ocean would've been nice, but my family and I were rarely in the room during daylight hours.

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☆ Eric McCormack, ‘Will & Grace’ star, says roles should go to best actors, irrespective of sexuality
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-18 | by ( Jack Guy | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Actor Eric McCormack has weighed in on the debate around whether non-LGBT actors should be able to play gay characters. McCormack, who is straight but is best known for playing gay lawyer Will Truman in the NBC comedy series “Will & Grace,” said in an interview on British television Monday that he still hopes “the best person for the role” would be cast, regardless of their sexuality. Susanna Reid, a co-host on ITV’s “Good Morning Britain” show, asked McCormack what he thought about straight actors playing gay characters. McCormack and "Will & Grace" co-star Debra Messing in June 2023 Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images“That’s a tough one for me, because I didn’t become an actor so that I could play an actor,” said McCormack. It’s part of the gig.”“And I’ve always said: ‘If gay actors weren’t allowed to play straight actors, Broadway would be over,’” he added.

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